Ugh. Yep, it’s iPhone spam – fake messages that promise “amazing deals (!!!)” and “rock-bottom prices” for a limited time. Spammers also send invitations that will show up in users’ calendars, sending alerts for sales and online events.

Apple hasn’t remedied the issue yet, so here are the best ways to block those annoying messages, according to the Wall Street Journal on Friday.

1. Don’t use your iCloud calendar.

Store events and important meetings in your Google calendar, or (gasp!) take the old-fashioned route and write down your schedule in a planner. Switch off the option by going under Settings > iCloud > Calendar.

2. Don’t hit “decline.”

Declining an invite can let spammers know you’re using the account, which means – yep – more “Cheap Chanel Handbags!!!” sales alerts. Ignore them. They create a new iCloud calendar inside your app, give it a name like “junk” or “spam” and use it for unwanted invites.

3. Forward invites to your email address.

Go to your iCloud.com account, choose Calendar, then click on the settings icon. Under preferences, click the Advanced tab and select “email to.” Then, create an email address for spam only and send alerts there.

Remember, spammers thrive on accessing your personal or financial data. Be smart. Don’t give out credit or debit card information unless it’s you’re using a legit site. You can also block the email addresses when they appear in your text messages by selecting "block this caller."